London 2012 saw the University continue it's strong Olympic tradition, as our former students picked up five medals in London.

Gold medals for canoe stars Etienne Stott and Tim Baillie, silver for David Florence as well as rower Chris Bartley and a bronze for hockey player Anne Panter, meant Nottingham were the second most successful UK University at the Games.

But as well as the 12 athletes that took part, a host of volunteers, researchers and coaches also helped to put on a spectacular show in London.

• Mark Richardson: third year Humanities student, Mark was part of the Athlete services team based in the Aquatics Arena and Hyde Park.

Contributors

• Torch Bearers: students Sam van der Schootbrugge, Christopher Hill and Taylor Amermann along with Biology Research Fellow Dannie Carpenter where chosen to as torchbearers when the Olympic torch passed through the city on 28 June. Over 8,000 inspirational people carried the torch on its way across the UK.

• Megan Salter: The Psychology student's film "Hath not a child ability" was screened at iconic venues at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and showcased on the London 2012 Big Screens around the country.

• Nigel Mayglothling: Assistant Director of Sport and former international rowing coach was in London in his role as a Handball Technical Official. Nige was also working as the Non Executive Director for the British Handball Association.

• Dan Tilley: The University's Director of Sport acted as an Athlete Services Team Leader, ensuring the organisation and wellbeing of hockey players was maintained at the Riverbank Arena.

• Colin Wills: After being involved in the sport for 32 years, Colin was appointed as a National Technical Official for Handball. His role saw him act as both a timekeeper and scorer at Olympic Handball matches.

• Hannah Webber: The Disability Sports Officer was selected as a Technical Official for the Goalball competition taking place at the Paralympics. Hannah was responsible for indicating when a goal had been scored, getting the ball back into play as quickly as possible and guiding players on and off the court.

• Debbie Palmer-Green: The former Winter Olympian conducted injury surveillance at the Games on behalf of the International Olympic Committee.

• UoN Medics: A team of 20 medics, researchers, graduates and students from the Centre for Sports Medicine provided medical care and support for athletes, staff and the general public during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

A number of staff, students and alumni from the School of Clinical Sciences are also set to take part in the Games. To find out more, please visit the School website.

Jumping for success

After winning the BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships in Sheffield and setting a new personal best of 1.88m, Biosciences student Isobel Pooley is tipped as a rising star of British athletics.

Originally from Fleet, Hampshire the 6'3" high jumper was just four centimetres short of meeting the British Olympic team’s provisional qualification mark but already has her sights set on Rio 2016. Follow Isobel on Twitter or find out more here.

Games on film

Psychology student and Bafta winning director Megan Salter showed that you do not have to be an outstanding athlete to be involved in the Olympics.

Megan's film, titled "Hath not the child ability", was screened at iconic venues during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and showcased on the London 2012 Big Screens around the country. To see the film, please click here.